Middle of Centres

A Maths Starter of The Day

Which point is in the middle of the centres of enlargements?

The large red shape is an enlargement of the small red shape.
The large blue shape is an enlargement of the small blue shape.
[One small square represents one unit]

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  • Set 1 (maths geeks), Ecclesbourne School
  • Friday, March 07, 2008
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(1,-1)

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